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Kelly ready to show off his versatilityhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/miami-marlins-don-kelly-ready-to-show-off-his-versatility?ymd=20150331&content_id=115691586&vkey=news_mia
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:09:52 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/miami-marlins-don-kelly-ready-to-show-off-his-versatility?ymd=20150331&content_id=115691586&vkey=news_miaName a spot on the field, and Don Kelly has covered it. The 35-year-old has played all around the diamond, appearing in the big leagues at all nine positions. Such versatility ultimately paid off for Kelly, who was informed on Tuesday that he has made the Marlins as a utility player.Joe Frisaro3/31/2015 2:00 P.M.1427824812Alvarez finishes spring strong as Marlins defeat Cardinalshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/henderson-alvarez-finishes-spring-strong-as-miami-marlins-defeat-st-louis-cardinals?ymd=20150331&content_id=115688556&vkey=news_mia
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:25:29 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/henderson-alvarez-finishes-spring-strong-as-miami-marlins-defeat-st-louis-cardinals?ymd=20150331&content_id=115688556&vkey=news_miaIchiro Suzuki's two-out RBI single in the top of the ninth inning broke a 2-2 tie and helped the Miami Marlins pick up a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Both team's Opening Day starters were on the mound, and each turned in strong performances. Henderson Alvarez went six innings, allowing one run on six hits, while boosting his pitch count up to 85Jenifer Langosch and Joe Frisaro3/31/2015 1:38 P.M.1427823498Power play: Stanton aware of fantasy impacthttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/power-play-stanton-aware-of-fantasy-impact?ymd=20150331&content_id=115678326&vkey=news_mia
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:35:02 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/power-play-stanton-aware-of-fantasy-impact?ymd=20150331&content_id=115678326&vkey=news_miaGiancarlo Stanton is one of Major League Baseball's freshest faces, and his at-bats are appointment viewing, especially for his fantasy team owners. A baseball, football and basketball star who grew up in Sherman Oaks, Calif., Stanton has never played in a fantasy baseball league himself, but he nonetheless appreciates how it can engage fans.Joe Frisaro3/31/2015 12:20 P.M.1427818836Marlins' Opening Day roster coming into focushttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/miami-marlins-opening-day-roster-coming-into-focus?ymd=20150331&content_id=115671926&vkey=news_mia
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:01:54 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/miami-marlins-opening-day-roster-coming-into-focus?ymd=20150331&content_id=115671926&vkey=news_miaAfter six weeks of intense competition, the Marlins final bench spots are now set. In the next day or two, so will the bullpen. How the Opening Day roster will shape up is now coming into focus.Joe Frisaro3/31/2015 11:37 A.M.1427816242Redmond embracing lofty expectations in Miamihttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/manager-mike-redmond-embracing-high-expectations-in-miami?ymd=20150331&content_id=115596672&vkey=news_mia
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:00:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/manager-mike-redmond-embracing-high-expectations-in-miami?ymd=20150331&content_id=115596672&vkey=news_miaEntering his third season as the Marlins' manager, Mike Redmond is aiming to be part of another improbable turnaround. Redmond previewed the 2015 Marlins in a discussion with MLB.com.Joe Frisaro3/31/2015 10:00 A.M.1427810400Marlins place Rule 5 pick McKirahan on waivershttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/miami-marlins-place-rule-5-draft-pick-andrew-mckirahan-on-waivers?ymd=20150330&content_id=115622874&vkey=news_mia
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 22:01:19 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/miami-marlins-place-rule-5-draft-pick-andrew-mckirahan-on-waivers?ymd=20150330&content_id=115622874&vkey=news_miaAndrew McKirahan certainly gave the Marlins something to think about. But when it came time to make a tough decision, the organization apparently didn't think the 25-year-old is quite ready to contribute at the Major League level.Joe Frisaro3/30/2015 9:28 P.M.1427765333Final inning can't dampen Haren's spring spiritshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/final-inning-cant-dampen-dan-harens-spring-spirits?ymd=20150330&content_id=115578802&vkey=news_mia
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 17:30:16 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/final-inning-cant-dampen-dan-harens-spring-spirits?ymd=20150330&content_id=115578802&vkey=news_miaOne rough inning isn't going to spoil an otherwise solid Spring Training for Dan Haren. The 34-year-old right-hander isn't going to fret the fact he was tagged for five runs in the sixth inning on Monday in the Marlins' 7-1 loss to the Mets at Tradition Field.Joe Frisaro3/30/2015 5:11 P.M.1427749892Haren hit hard, while offense quiet vs. Metshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/dan-haren-hit-hard-while-marlins-offense-quiet-vs-mets?ymd=20150330&content_id=115561104&vkey=news_mia
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:58:07 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/dan-haren-hit-hard-while-marlins-offense-quiet-vs-mets?ymd=20150330&content_id=115561104&vkey=news_miaRookie Rafael Montero continued making decisions difficult for the Mets on Monday, delivering six shutout innings in a 7-1 win over the Marlins at Tradition Field. With less than a week left in camp, Montero is making a late push for a rotation spot.Anthony DiComo and Joe Frisaro3/30/2015 3:35 P.M.1427744139Marlins on verge of solidifying Opening Day rosterhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-on-verge-of-solidifying-opening-day-roster?ymd=20150330&content_id=115545818&vkey=news_mia
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:24:32 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-on-verge-of-solidifying-opening-day-roster?ymd=20150330&content_id=115545818&vkey=news_miaA week before Opening Day, the Marlins trimmed their roster by two on Monday morning. In the next day or two, they plan on being either at or closer to the 25 who will break camp with Miami.Joe Frisaro3/30/2015 1:19 P.M.1427735954Marlins seeking consistency from rotationhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-seeking-consistency-from-rotation?ymd=20150330&content_id=115395538&vkey=news_mia
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:23:45 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-seeking-consistency-from-rotation?ymd=20150330&content_id=115395538&vkey=news_miaThe No. 13 isn't always unlucky. Wearing the uniform number is working out fine for Marlins center fielder Marcell Ozuna, who belted 23 home runs and drove in 85 runs last year. South Florida's most popular sports figure ever, Dan Marino, made No. 13 trendy in his legendary career with the Miami Dolphins.Joe Frisaro3/30/2015 10:00 A.M.1427724000Marlins give unconditional release to veteran Johnsonhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-give-veteran-reed-johnson-unconditional-release-option-right-hander-preston-claiborne?ymd=20150330&content_id=115520468&vkey=news_mia
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:45:56 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-give-veteran-reed-johnson-unconditional-release-option-right-hander-preston-claiborne?ymd=20150330&content_id=115520468&vkey=news_miaReed Johnson, a veteran leader and valued pinch-hitter for the Marlins in 2014, was granted his unconditional release by the organization on Monday. The 38-year-old becomes a free agent a week before the regular season opens. The Marlins also optioned right-handed reliever Preston Claiborne to Triple-A New Orleans.Joe Frisaro3/30/2015 9:41 A.M.1427722862Koehler gives up 3 homers, but arm feels goodhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-right-hander-tom-koehler-gives-up-3-homers-but-arm-feels-good?ymd=20150329&content_id=115434788&vkey=news_mia
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:54:23 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-right-hander-tom-koehler-gives-up-3-homers-but-arm-feels-good?ymd=20150329&content_id=115434788&vkey=news_miaEven though the windy conditions on Sunday afternoon at Space Coast Stadium favored the hitters, Marlins right-hander Tom Koehler did not want to make any excuses.Jamal Collier3/29/2015 4:54 P.M.1427662462Marlins mash three homers, but Koehler stumbleshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-mash-three-homers-but-right-hander-tom-koehler-stumbles?ymd=20150329&content_id=115414782&vkey=news_mia
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:57:30 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-mash-three-homers-but-right-hander-tom-koehler-stumbles?ymd=20150329&content_id=115414782&vkey=news_miaThe Nationals and Marlins found themselves in a slugfest on Sunday afternoon at Space Coast Stadium. When it was over, it was the Nats who won the game, 11-7.Bill Ladson3/29/2015 3:19 P.M.1427656784Q&A: Marlins broadcaster Geffner talks 2015http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/qa-marlins-broadcaster-glenn-geffner-talks-2015?ymd=20150329&content_id=115408434&vkey=news_mia
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:17:28 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/qa-marlins-broadcaster-glenn-geffner-talks-2015?ymd=20150329&content_id=115408434&vkey=news_miaMarlins radio voice Glenn Geffner has broadcast five consecutive losing seasons. The tide appears to be turning in Miami, and the play-by-play announcer shares the organization's enthusiasm for 2015.Joe Frisaro3/29/2015 2:44 P.M.1427654687Redmond not worried about Cosart's blisterhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-manager-mike-redmond-not-worried-about-jarred-cosarts-blister?ymd=20150329&content_id=115405962&vkey=news_mia
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 18:47:15 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-manager-mike-redmond-not-worried-about-jarred-cosarts-blister?ymd=20150329&content_id=115405962&vkey=news_miaMarlins manager Mike Redmond is not concerned that a blister will prevent right-hander Jarred Cosart from being ready for the start of the season.Jamal Collier3/29/2015 2:30 P.M.1427653831Alvarez to start on Opening Day for Marlinshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/henderson-alvarez-to-start-on-opening-day-for-miami-marlins?ymd=20150329&content_id=115390842&vkey=news_mia
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:56:13 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/henderson-alvarez-to-start-on-opening-day-for-miami-marlins?ymd=20150329&content_id=115390842&vkey=news_miaThe Marlins announced that Henderson Alvarez, an All-Star in 2014, will be their Opening Day starter against the Braves on April 6 at Marlins Park.Jamal Collier3/29/2015 11:14 A.M.1427642074Latos bounces back vs. Astroshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-right-hander-mat-latos-bounces-back-vs-astros?ymd=20150328&content_id=115312516&vkey=news_mia
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 17:51:01 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-right-hander-mat-latos-bounces-back-vs-astros?ymd=20150328&content_id=115312516&vkey=news_miaAfter what took place five days ago, Saturday was a reassuring bounce-back start for Mat Latos. The Marlins right-hander was back in his comfort zone, at ease with his delivery and the results followed.Joe Frisaro3/28/2015 5:11 P.M.1427577109Marlins give preview of Opening Day lineup in tie vs. Astroshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-regulars-stretch-out-in-tie-vs-astros?ymd=20150328&content_id=115295688&vkey=news_mia
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 16:42:42 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-regulars-stretch-out-in-tie-vs-astros?ymd=20150328&content_id=115295688&vkey=news_miaMost of the Marlins regulars were able to get four plate appearances on Saturday, and Giancarlo Stanton delivered a single and scored a run. But Miami was unable to cash in on an eighth inning threat in a game that finished 1-1 with the Astros at Roger Dean Stadium.Joe Frisaro3/28/2015 3:59 P.M.1427572784Marlins, Redmond zeroing in on 25-man rosterhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-redmond-zeroing-in-on-25-man-roster?ymd=20150328&content_id=115270062&vkey=news_mia
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 13:37:55 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-redmond-zeroing-in-on-25-man-roster?ymd=20150328&content_id=115270062&vkey=news_miaMiami has 36 players in camp right now, and will have to get down to 25 by Opening Day on April 6 when it hosts the Braves at Marlins Park. However, there should be more clarity on who will ultimately be with the club in the next few days.Joe Frisaro3/28/2015 1:13 P.M.1427562814Hampered by blister, Cosart slated to throw Sundayhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/hampered-by-blister-cosart-slated-to-throw-sunday?ymd=20150328&content_id=115268832&vkey=news_mia
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:58:41 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/hampered-by-blister-cosart-slated-to-throw-sunday?ymd=20150328&content_id=115268832&vkey=news_miaMarlins right-hander Jarred Cosart has spent the past few days treating a blister that surfaced on his right middle finger during a recent Grapefruit League start.Joe Frisaro3/28/2015 12:22 P.M.1427559725Despite missed chance, Hand could retain role for Marlinshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/despite-missed-chance-brad-hand-could-retain-role-for-marlins?ymd=20150327&content_id=115209070&vkey=news_mia
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 20:12:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/despite-missed-chance-brad-hand-could-retain-role-for-marlins?ymd=20150327&content_id=115209070&vkey=news_miaRain caused Marlins lefty Brad Hand to miss a scheduled start night against the Astros, losing an opportunity to impress before Opening Day rosters are set.Joe Frisaro3/27/2015 8:12 P.M.1427501520Mammoth shot shows Stanton's nearly season-readyhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/mammoth-homer-shows-giancarlo-stantons-nearly-season-ready?ymd=20150326&content_id=115007240&vkey=news_mia
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:43:29 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/mammoth-homer-shows-giancarlo-stantons-nearly-season-ready?ymd=20150326&content_id=115007240&vkey=news_miaPeppering baseballs over the Marlins' building at Roger Dean Stadium is common for Giancarlo Stanton in batting practice. When the two-time All-Star is launching a baseball off Adam Wainwright on the balcony in a game, it's a sign the slugger is just about ready for the regular season.Joe Frisaro3/26/2015 5:29 P.M.1427405394Stanton's early offense enough for Alvarez, Marlinshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/giancarlo-stantons-early-offense-enough-for-henderson-alvarez-marlins?ymd=20150326&content_id=114993544&vkey=news_mia
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:18:17 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/giancarlo-stantons-early-offense-enough-for-henderson-alvarez-marlins?ymd=20150326&content_id=114993544&vkey=news_miaGiancarlo Stanton blasted a home run and tacked on an RBI double on Thursday as the Marlins edged the Cardinals, 5-3, at Roger Dean Stadium. The Miami slugger connected for the second time this spring, unloading a mammoth drive off Adam Wainwright in the first inning.Joe Frisaro and Jenifer Langosch3/26/2015 4:33 P.M.1427401995Cosart cooperating with MLB investigationhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-pitcher-jarred-cosart-cooperating-with-mlb-investigation?ymd=20150326&content_id=114953276&vkey=news_mia
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:53:02 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/marlins-pitcher-jarred-cosart-cooperating-with-mlb-investigation?ymd=20150326&content_id=114953276&vkey=news_miaMarlins right-hander Jarred Cosart said on Thursday that he is cooperating with the MLB investigation into his alleged involvement with an online gambler.Joe Frisaro3/26/2015 12:06 P.M.1427385995'Locked in' Phelps extends dominant springhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/locked-in-marlins-pitcher-david-phelps-extends-dominant-spring?ymd=20150325&content_id=114854940&vkey=news_mia
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:01:57 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/locked-in-marlins-pitcher-david-phelps-extends-dominant-spring?ymd=20150325&content_id=114854940&vkey=news_miaThe Marlins' starting rotation is "not 100 percent set" yet, manager Mike Redmond said, but it seems pretty clear David Phelps won't be a part of it. Phelps has certainly made his case clear on the mound, though.Adam Berry3/25/2015 5:57 P.M.1427320628Beloved Kelly returns to Tigertown with Marlinshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/beloved-don-kelly-returns-to-tigertown-with-marlins?ymd=20150325&content_id=114841560&vkey=news_mia
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:08:52 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/beloved-don-kelly-returns-to-tigertown-with-marlins?ymd=20150325&content_id=114841560&vkey=news_miaDon Kelly spent 12 years in the Tigers' organization, so it certainly felt normal for him to take the field at Joker Marchant Stadium. And he already saw his former Detroit teammates earlier this spring, so doing so Wednesday wasn't all that unusual, either. But walking into Tigertown and taking a turn into the visitors' clubhouse? That was a little different for Kelly.Adam Berry3/25/2015 5:01 P.M.1427317285Solano's big day backs Phelps' scoreless starthttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/donovan-solanos-big-day-backs-david-phelps-scoreless-start-in-marlins-loss?ymd=20150325&content_id=114828506&vkey=news_mia
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:42:10 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/donovan-solanos-big-day-backs-david-phelps-scoreless-start-in-marlins-loss?ymd=20150325&content_id=114828506&vkey=news_miaBryan Holaday's grand slam capped a six-run Tigers rally in the sixth inning off Marlins reliever Sam Dyson, turning what had been a shutout performance for five innings from David Phelps into an 8-4 Tigers comeback win Wednesday afternoon at Joker Marchant Stadium.Jason Beck and Adam Berry3/25/2015 4:15 P.M.1427314526After a tough inning, Koehler able to adjust, find groovehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/after-a-tough-inning-marlins-tom-koehler-able-to-adjust-find-groove?ymd=20150324&content_id=114661994&vkey=news_mia
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:30:49 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/after-a-tough-inning-marlins-tom-koehler-able-to-adjust-find-groove?ymd=20150324&content_id=114661994&vkey=news_miaAfter retiring eight straight and reaching a Spring Training-high six innings Tuesday, Tom Koehler was ready for more. The Marlins right-hander had settled into comfortable groove following a rough third inning, when he was tagged for four runs. But because his pitch count was at 80, Koehler was lifted prior to the seventh inning of Miami's 9-4 win over Boston at Roger Dean Stadium.Joe Frisaro3/24/2015 5:18 P.M.1427231897Baker, Valdespin lead eight-run rally vs. Bostonhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/jeff-baker-jordany-valdespin-lead-eight-run-marlins-rally-to-beat-the-red-sox?ymd=20150324&content_id=114634928&vkey=news_mia
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:46:17 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/jeff-baker-jordany-valdespin-lead-eight-run-marlins-rally-to-beat-the-red-sox?ymd=20150324&content_id=114634928&vkey=news_miaJeff Baker, Jordany Valdespin and Jhonatan Solano each plated a pair of runs in an eight-run eighth inning, as the Marlins rallied for a 9-4 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday at Roger Dean Stadium.Joe Frisaro3/24/2015 2:54 P.M.1427223263Capps headlines latest round of Marlins camp moveshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/carter-capps-headlines-latest-round-of-marlins-camp-moves?ymd=20150324&content_id=114616422&vkey=news_mia
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 12:22:36 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mia/carter-capps-headlines-latest-round-of-marlins-camp-moves?ymd=20150324&content_id=114616422&vkey=news_miaCarter Capps, the hardest-throwing pitcher in camp, was among seven cuts the Marlins made on Tuesday morning. The right-hander with a 100-mph fastball has struggled with command, and he was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans.Joe Frisaro3/24/2015 12:13 P.M.1427213639